Dating Apps Are Fatiguing Users, Experts Say

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Dating apps are causing fatigue among users like Ursula Adams due to repetitive chats and tedious swiping.
Experts note that the perceived endless choice fosters a "shopping" mentality, encouraging quantity over quality and potentially warping views on relationships.
Algorithms also play a role, influencing who users see.

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Dating apps are causing fatigue among users like Ursula Adams due to repetitive chats and tedious swiping. Experts note that the perceived endless choice fosters a "shopping" mentality, encouraging quantity over quality and potentially warping views on relationships. Algorithms also play a role, influencing who users see.

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